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Open the Gates Gaming ➡️ PAX Unplugged
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Open the Gates Gaming (OtG) is a disabled and neurodivergent-led organization dedicated to empowering everyone to tell their stories through Tabletop Roleplaying Games.
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Curious about Dungeons & Dragons? Or maybe a veteran adventurer? Join us in Minneapolis on Sunday Nov 9 for some free D&D (& snacks) with @amsdismus.bsky.social & @thecedar.bsky.social !

Choose your quest at bit.ly/OtGxCedar
Join us for a D&D adventure! Sunday November 9, 10 am to 2 pm. Choose your quest at bit.ly/OtGxCedar. Open the Gates Gaming logo, The Cedar logo, QR code, & picture of Chris DMing
November 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Something big is coming November 6-9 in Minneapolis MN!
Something big is coming Nov 6-9 Minneapolis with logos of Open the Gates Gaming, DisMus, the Cedar, AMS & SMT
November 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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We're going live tonight with another episode of "Ask the D&D Professors." Tonight's theme will be about women in gaming spaces, with Elizabeth, Caitlin, and our guest, PktFenix!

Want to ask us a question or share a story? Ask here! tinyurl.com/otg-ask-us

#AccessibleGaming #TTRPG #dnd
White text on a purple gradient background. Livestream tonight. Ask the D&D Professors, featuring Elizabeth McLain, Caitlin Martinkus, and PktFenix. 8pm EST. twitch.tv/OpenTheGatesGaming.
July 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Prepping Decision Guides for #GenCon while watching @dougcockle.bsky.social and Natural Six VOD on Twitch!

Find the guides at the Nomnivore Games booth or in @guardiansmh.bsky.social kits
OtG decision guides and paper trimmings in front of a laptop show the Natural Six Serving Cantrip on Twitch. Also a Monster energy drink by the laptop to fuel OtG student workers as they prep our guides for GenCon.
July 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Thank you all so much! We had a blast streaming today 💜 @vorpahlsword.bsky.social 🐐& @dougcockle.bsky.social ⚡️

Goth Goat’s Hard Hard Candy Ltd raised $300 for @dotsrpg.org

if you’d like to help DOTS with their next production run of braille dice (pictured below): tilt.fyi/96RaNINfw6
DOTS RPG Braille dice in sets of 10, featuring the cool new neon green color with swirls of charcoal grey-black
July 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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The final member of our party: Gary Alt played by @dougcockle.bsky.social !

Join us tomorrow at twitch.tv/OpenTheGatesGaming and donate to @dotsrpg.org through tilt.fyi/96RaNINfw6 to change the story!

#opera #TTRPGsky #TTRPG #dnd #charity #AccessibilityInTabletop #G4E2025 #Gaming4EveryBODY
Character Unlocked! Doug Cockle as Gary Alt. July 15, 11 am ET. Central image of Doug, a white man with a gray beard and a slight smile. The background is bright pink with purple-plum line drawings of polyhedral dice and stars. The logos for Open the Gates Gaming and DOTS RPG project are in the bottom left and right corners, respectively.
July 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Toblin's character sheet is live! @musicologist.bsky.social joins the party July 15 at 11 am ET

Follow us to be notified when we go live: twitch.tv/OpentheGatesGaming

Donations to @dotsrpg.org tilt.fyi/96RaNINfw6

#opera #TTRPGsky #dnd #TTRPG #AccessibilityInTabletop #G4E2025 #Gaming4EveryBODY
Character Unlocked! Elizabeth McLain as Toblin. July 15, 11 am ET. Central image of Elizabeth, a white woman with blonde hair, glasses, and a slight smile. The background is bright orange with pink-purple line drawings of polyhedral dice and stars. The logos for Open the Gates Gaming and DOTS RPG project are in the bottom left and right corners, respectively.
July 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Meet Chris, Dungeon Master & author of our tale! Watch him manage the chaos Doug Cockle, Amy Vorpahl, & the OtG crew bring on Twitch July 15 at 11 am ET.

The best part? YOU change the story by donating to @dotsrpg.org through tiltify (linktree in bio)

#TTRPGsky #dnd #G4E2025 #TTRPG #opera
Dungeon Master Unlocked! Chris Campo-Bowen as the Dungeon Master and Author. July 15, 11 am ET. Central image of Chris, a Latino man with shoulder-length dark hair, glasses, and a mustache, looking slightly off-camera with a smile. The background is dark plum with pink-orange line drawings of polyhedral dice and stars. The logos for Open the Gates Gaming and DOTS RPG project are in the bottom left and right corners, respectively.
July 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Meet Sister Jana Horvath, played by @vorpahlsword.bsky.social !

Early donations to the DOTS RPG project give you character sheets (tiltify link in linktree).

We're on the OpenTheGatesGaming Twitch on July 15 at 11 am ET

#opera #dnd #TTRPG #AccessibilityInTabletop #G4E2025 #Gaming4EveryBODY
Character Unlocked! Amy Vorpahl as Sister Jana Horvath. July 15, 11 am ET. Central image of Amy, a white woman with purple hair and big smile. Two illustrated dragonflies are circling her. The background is bright purple with dark plum-pink line drawings of polyhedral dice and stars. The logos for Open the Gates Gaming and DOTS RPG project are in the bottom left and right corners, respectively.
July 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Meet Dae'Vehd, played by Gustavo Araoz! To get his character sheet, donate now to DOTS RPG Project: tilt.fyi/96RaNINfw6

@vorpahlsword.bsky.social & @dougcockle.bsky.social characters unlocked soon!

Twitch July 15, 11 am ET

#TTRPGsky #TTRPG #dnd #AccessibilityInTabletop #G4E2025 #Gaming4EveryBODY
Character Unlocked! Gustavo Araoz as Dae'Vehd. July 15, 11 am ET. Central image of a smiling Gustavo, a Latino man with dark closely cropped hair, glasses, a beard, and a big smile. The background is bright green with purple-orange line drawings of polyhedral dice and stars. The logos for Open the Gates Gaming and DOTS RPG project are in the bottom left and right corners, respectively.
July 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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We’re playing D&D with @dougcockle.bsky.social & @vorpahlsword.bsky.social to raise money for @dotsrpg.org on July 15!

Watch the livestream here: twitch.tv/OpenTheGatesGaming
Early bird donations open now! tilt.fyi/96RaNINfw6

#opera #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dnd5e #AccessibilityInTabletop
Livestream Fundraiser July 15, 11 am Eastern time: the Invisible City of Kitezh, D&D actual play featuring Doug Cockle and Amy Vorpahl. Black & white illustration of a Slavic city on an island, floating in the clouds. Purple background includes various pink-orange line drawings of polyhedral dice and stars. The logos for Open the Gates Gaming and DOTS RPG project are in the bottom left and right corners, respectively.
July 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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PAX East was epic! Thank you @officialpax.bsky.social ! We owe so much to our partner @dotsrpg.org & got to hang out irl with advisory board member @dougcockle.bsky.social --- plus make a host of new friends! To everyone we met in our games, panels, or booth: stay in touch & we'll see you soon! 💜
Open the Gates Gaming team at our booth in the PAX Together Intersection at PAX East 2025, including Doug Cockle,
May 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Hello, Bluesky! Come join us for our last playtest in Blacksburg, Virginia! Join us April 5th, and save your spot at bit.ly/OtGPlaytest. See you then, adventurers!
Our Last Playtest in Blacksburg! Open the Gates Gaming is hosting a playtest! Come play Dungeons and Dragons with us to help us improve our Cognitive Access Tools! All experience levels are welcome. The Virginia Tech Human Research Protections Programs has determined that this project (IRB # 24-1001) does not meet the federal definition of human subjects research. Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old, fluent in English, and capable of consent. Events will be held in-person in Blacksburg, VA. After registration, you will fill out a pre-game survey to let us know more about you. After we play D&D, you will complete a second surbey to share your thoughts about our Cognitive Access Tools. When? Saturday, April 5th, Noon to 4 pm, Newman Library. Part of Accessibility Week at Virginia Tech. Reserve your spot at bit.ly/OtGPlaytest Reward! Participants receive a free set of polyhedral dice! Image of 7 blue polyhedral dice with the Open the Gates Logo engraved in place of their highest number. The container is also shown, including a full color OtG logo and the worlds "Open the Gates Trailblazer".
March 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM